Replica Spitfire EN398 in Birmingham

[MrUllersater]

Prop not connected to the engine I guess, still kinda cool.

[hunterxf382]

@MrUllersater Yeah, the prop is run via a hydraulic reduction drive to have it running at a much safer speed for safety, and to avoid problems running a full speed running gear on a replica such as this (torque effect etc)

[MrUllersater]

@hunterxf382 Aha, thanks for the info. Impressive work I must say, to build a full scale replica and install a Meteor engine in it.. Respect !

[TheGreenKnightVII]

It wasn't running its engine is better than that!

[hunterxf382]

@TheGreenKnightVII I can assure you it WAS running that day! Misfires present have apparently been cured since this Video was shot last May

[datzfast]

book it for birday parties or weddings. LOL

[hunterxf382]

@datzfast : It's a brilliant thing to have at such events - certainly a talking point ;)

[datzfast]

very well you caught me, i would not be watching if i didnt love the airplane.

[hunterxf382]

1/1.... and stunning!

[frequentfiler]

Is this plane 1/1 scale or scaled down? Thanks for posting!!!

[hunterxf382]

@frequentfiler this is a full scale replica using a lot of original parts in the cockpit, and a Meteor tank engine (derivative of the Merlin) so truely authentic sound....